| Phoenix | San Pedro, San Jose | |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.38 | USD 5.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 60.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.00 | USD 15.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.22 | USD 2.08 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 4.97 | USD 2.20 |